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The Science of Improving Lap Times

Have you ever felt like the faster you tried to go, the harder it was to go fast? Improving lap times is the goal of most lap swimmers. They can work on this by competing with others or themselves....

exerciseHold Your Breath: Surprising Tips on Increasing Lung Capacity

Hold Your Breath: Surprising Tips on Increasing Lung Capacity

Whether you want to breathe less while swimming, better your running endurance, or just want to show off to friends at a party, increasing your lung capacity can benefit you. Learn more from this b...

did-you-knowCrash Course: Teaching Your Kids How to Swim

Crash Course: Teaching Your Kids How to Swim

Swimming is a very useful life skill that can help a person in many ways. It’s a good idea for parents to make sure their children learn how to swim, and there are many things a parent can do with ...

fun-factsWorld's Most Expensive Swimming Pools

World's Most Expensive Swimming Pools

It’s no secret that pools aren’t cheap, and the bigger the more expensive. But there are people in the world who have lots of money. This is what happens when the two meet.   Public Pools Szechenyi...

Inception: Rivers and Lakes…Underwater?

Ever heard of an underwater lake or river? No, not underground in a cave or something. We’re talking a river flowing through the ocean floor. A body of water within a body of water (*Inception*)   ...

Shocking Swimming Records

People do crazy things all the time, but sometimes these things are borderline unbelievable. Here’s a sampling of some of the most amazing swimming feats humans have achieved.     Hold Your Breath ...